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Descendant Machine

byGareth L. Powell

Genres: Science Fiction Space Exploration Space Opera First Contact

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy character-driven science fiction with themes of forgiveness and adventure.

Topics ForgivenessTeamworkSurvival

MoodSuspenseful

Female protagonist

RomanceMinor Subplot

ViolenceModerate

From the award-winning author comes a gripping, fast-paced and fascinating science fiction adventure. Vividly imagined and sharply written, fans of Ann Leckie and Becky Chambers will be engrossed.When Nicola Mafalda's scout ship comes under attack, she's left deeply traumatised by the drastic action it takes to keep her alive. Months later, when an old flame comes to her for help, she realises she has to find a way to forgive both the ship and her former lover. Reckless elements are attempting to reactivate a giant machine that has lain dormant for thousands of years. To stop them, Nicola and her crew will have to put aside their differences, sneak aboard a vast alien megaship, and try to stay alive long enough to prevent galactic devastation.

Language

Published on

04/11/2023

Pages

336

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781789094312

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waterstones

Paperback

9.99 £

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